Nissan unveils “world’s fastest” electric racer | News | The Engineer

An electric racing car claimed to be capable of more than 300km/h (186mph) has been unveiled by engineers at Nissan.

The ZEOD RC (Zero RC Emission On Demand Racing Car) which will use the same lithium battery technology as the Nissan Leaf, has been developed to test and evaluate new electric drivetrain technologies, the company said.

As well as a pure electric version, Nissan is also looking at a hybrid system that would give the car greater endurance.

The vehicle will make its race debut at next year’s Le Mans 24 Hour, where it will compete under the ACO’s (Automobile Club De L’Ouest) ‘Garage 56’ entry – a special spot on the grid reserved for vehicles that showcase new technology.

Nissan unveils “world’s fastest” electric racer | News | The Engineer

An electric racing car claimed to be capable of more than 300km/h (186mph) has been unveiled by engineers at Nissan.

The ZEOD RC (Zero RC Emission On Demand Racing Car) which will use the same lithium battery technology as the Nissan Leaf, has been developed to test and evaluate new electric drivetrain technologies, the company said.

As well as a pure electric version, Nissan is also looking at a hybrid system that would give the car greater endurance.

The vehicle will make its race debut at next year’s Le Mans 24 Hour, where it will compete under the ACO’s (Automobile Club De L’Ouest) ‘Garage 56’ entry – a special spot on the grid reserved for vehicles that showcase new technology.